Lori Williams

• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided direct nursing care to pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative patients.
• Administered medications as ordered by physician.
• Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
• Educated families about post-operative instructions and follow up care plans.
• Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
• Observed infection control policies when handling specimens or disposing sharps objects.

• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.

• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.

• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.

• Travel contract in North Carolina
• Progressive care unit with Covid-19 patients
• Float areas of ICU, ER and Med-Surg
• Large variety of patients with multiple medical conditions.

SonoNovant

• Covid testing and vaccination sites
• Event on site administrator, vaccinations, and reconstitution
• Experience with all current Covid vaccines as well as temperature control and storage
• Experience with large vaccination events as well as small events
• Experience with testing clients of all ages as well as storage and shipping of specimens.

• Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases, and injuries
• Educated patients and families on treatment strategies and at-home care
• Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction, and safety
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion
• Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures
• Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes
• Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices
• Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects
• Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
• Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes
• Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions, and transfers.